UK Horse Racing Tips: Newcastle

Trainer Tim Easterby and jockey Thomas Easterby have won both runnings of this race and have a chance with Jewel Maker although, as a nine-year-old, there is unlikely to be much improvement to come. Wheres The Crumpet could go well for her in-form jockey, but HUMBLE SPARK is due to go up to a 2lb higher figure for future races and, with a C&D win in April, he may be able to double his career tally.
Prediction : 1st Humble Spark 2nd Wheres The Crumpet 3rd Jewel Maker

Phoenix Star has won five times over C&D now and deserves plenty of respect, but four were off lower marks and he may have to settle for a place in this field. ELEGANT ERIN drops a grade after her second at Carlisle on the turf and if she improves for recent wind surgery, she might be able to make the most of her high draw to come home in front. Thornaby Pearl and recent Hamilton winner Newyorkstateofmind are others to consider in a competitive contest.
Prediction : 1st Elegant Erin 2nd Phoenix Star 3rd Thornaby Pearl

Vintage Clarets won this last year but hasn't been at his best recently and races off a lower mark for future contests. He may still get involved but if Grace McEntee can get a tune out of NAVELLO again, he could go close after winning two races already this year. All out to prevail at Windsor under William Buick, he has been put up 2lb but his jockey claims 3lb back. Brazen Bolt has won here four times, but might have to settle for a place off his current mark.
Prediction : 1st Navello 2nd Vintage Clarets 3rd Brazen Bolt

After a very unlucky second in the Princess Elizabeth Stakes at Epsom, a chance is taken on CHIC COLOMBINE to go one better. George Boughey's filly was beaten just a neck after being denied a clear run at a key stage of that Group 3 and she was successful on her only other start at this venue last year. Tiffany won in easy fashion in Listed company over 1m3f at Baden-Baden on her return and she is likely to be running on powerfully at the line. German 1000 Guineas heroine Darnation also commands respect.
Prediction : 1st Chic Colombine 2nd Tiffany 3rd Darnation

Distinction defied a 6lb rise in the ratings to complete a double over the extended 1m at Beverley, but a further 5lb penalty may halt his progression. Therefore, a chance is taken on ARCHDUKE FERDINAND, who was beaten just a short head over 7f at this venue three starts ago and the return to Tapeta could help get him back on track. Handicap debutant Perfectly Timed is also worthy of consideration.
Prediction : 1st Archduke Ferdinand 2nd Distinction 3rd Perfectly Timed

After shedding her maiden tag at the second time of asking over 1m at Haydock, this appears a good opportunity for THEWIND CRIES MARY to follow up. Ed Bethell's filly won more cosily than the neck distance might suggest on that occasion and she can put her experience to good use. Bothar has also shaped as if he will be winning races on his two starts to date and he is feared most, while Germanic is also noted.
Prediction : 1st Thewind Cries Mary 2nd Bothar 3rd Germanic

TEN POUNDS caught the eye when keeping on for fourth as he made a highly encouraging debut at Newbury and, with improvement expected, Harry Charlton's charge may be able to get off the mark. Placed on each of his last two starts over further at Nottingham, Washeek can give him the most to think about, while newcomer Walson's Law is a half-brother to the useful Air To Air. Baraq and Chiellini are capable of being in the shake-up as well.
Prediction : 1st Ten Pounds 2nd Washeek 3rd Walsons Law

A winner at Ayr in May, WARMINSTER is better than he showed at Carlisle most recently and having run well here before, this looks like a decent opportunity to notch up a third career success. Gidwa was down the field at Thirsk on Monday, but he is a capable sort. Fircombe Hall was a comfortable winner on his last start over this C&D, while others to note include Dandy Spirit, Global Humor and Port And Starburd.
Prediction : 1st Warminster 2nd Gidwa 3rd Fircombe Hall